The Asian hornet is believed to have arrived in southwestern France in a shipment of pottery from Shanghai in 2004. Since ...

Have you ever been stung by a tiger mosquito, or worse, an Asian hornet? It is estimated that around 14,000 alien species are present in Europe, introduced either accidentally or deliberately.

Researchers say Jersey is "essential" in helping stop the spread of Asian hornets in the UK. Jersey was seen as an "ideal ...

A new study has shown that although the UK has suitable climate and habitat for the yellow-legged hornet, also known as the ...

Rapid action against invasive bee-killing hornet has halted spread, study finds - The National Bee Unit responds to public ...

It arrived in France in a container of pottery from China ... countries for establishment and spread of the yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina). This work was the first to consider the potential ...

A new study has shown that although the UK has suitable climate and habitat for the yellow-legged hornet, also known as the ...

A study has found that swift action against an invasive bee-killing hornet has halted its spread in the UK, despite the ...

The study found there were areas where the climate and habitat was highly suitable for the hornets in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, the UK and Ireland.

Researchers in Spain are scrambling to find the nest belonging to the first southern giant hornets found in Europe. Sometimes referred to as "murder hornets" because they are known to kill off ...

Researchers emphasise the importance of continued surveillance and rapid action to maintain control over this invasive ...